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Jess Kallen (they/them) is a musical artist, instrumentalist, and educator living in Los Angeles. An in-demand sideperson for tours and session work, they have played with The Army, The NavyAlex LaheyRosie TuckerLily MeolaTemme Scott, and many more. They are a producer with WIP, a community and monthly song contest for women and non-binary folks in the music industry.​

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Jess began playing classical guitar at age five, and later gravitated towards electric guitar and other contemporary styles. They relocated to L.A. in 2014, where they studied Studio/Jazz Guitar and Songwriting at USC’s Thornton School of Music.

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Jess is a passionate music educator of over a decade. They are currently a Teaching Artist with Young Musicians Foundation and a private instructor out of their home studio.

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As a solo artist, Jess has released several singles and two full length LP's: their debut record Exotherm (2023), followed by their sophomore album DON'T BLINK! (2025) are out now via New Professor Music.

SELECTED PRESS:
Under the RadarPremiere: Jess Kallen Shares New Video for “Oolong” / Debut Album Exotherm
The Alternative - The Alt Weekly Roundup, "Ink"
Buzzbands.la - Stream: Jess Kallen, "Ink"
Buzzbands.la - Ears Wide Open: Jess Kallen
Fifteen Questions - Interview
Full Time Aesthetic - Single Serve, "Exotherm"
Various Small Flames - Weekly Listening: May 2023 #3, "Ink"
For the Rabbits - Five Things We Liked This Week, "Oolong"
Glame Glare - Song Pick of the Day, "A Garden Bed of Thistle Weeds"

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